garnishee

[ gahr-ni-shee ]

verb (used with object)

, gar·nish·eed, gar·nish·ee·ing.

1. to attach (money or property) by garnishment.
2. to serve (a person) with a garnishment.

noun

1. a person served with a garnishment.

garnishee

/ ˌɡɑːnɪˈʃiː /

noun

1. a person upon whom a garnishment has been served

verb

1. to attach (a debt or other property) by garnishment
2. to serve (a person) with a garnishment

Word History and Origins

Origin of garnishee¹

First recorded in 1620–30; garnish + -ee

Example Sentences

A question of private ownership not worth a garnishee might set a whole nation afire!

From Project Gutenberg

Payment by the garnishee or execution against him is a complete discharge as against the judgment debtor.

From Project Gutenberg